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by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq.
If you've ever had a civics class, you probably know that the government and laws of this country were established by the U.S. Constitution. But not every law is contained in the body of the Constitution itself.
by Barbara Sheehan
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every U.S. citizen's "right to bear arms." Or does it? This question remains in debate as modern-day concerns about violence in our society intensify.
One of the enduring features of the U.S. Constitution is its flexibility. At the time of its ratification, the population of the United States was around four million. Today our population exceeds 270 million. Since its adoption the U.S. Constitution has only changed 27 times. Since 1791, with the ratification of the Bill of Rights, it has only changed 16 times. That is an amazing fact considering the changes in technology, infrastructure, population, etc. in this country in more than 200 years.
by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq.
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a right that is an important part of your life today-your right against unreasonable searches and seizures. If this Amendment had never been passed, your life today would be very different. Without a law to protect your rights, you would be subject to searches of your belongings anytime law enforcement or the government wishes.
The Fourth Amendment gives you rights that are very much part of your everyday life today. The Third Amendment, on the other hand, protects you against a practice you may not even know took place.
Including the Bill of Rights, there are a total of 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. There are essentially two procedures spelled out in the U.S. Constitution for how it can be amended. One of the ways has never been used.
by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq.
How many times, on television and in movies, have you heard someone answer a question by saying, "I take the Fifth?" What does "taking the Fifth," mean and who really has the right to take it?
by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq.
This article will focus on the last five amendments to the U.S. Constitution. By now you should be familiar with the first five amendments.
Here is the complete poem, although the first verse is what is traditionally sung. This article also includes a brief history of The Star-Spangled Banner.
Who are our "founding fathers?" The founding fathers of our country are those men who made significant intellectual contributions to the U.S. Constitution. Here are a few interesting facts about some of our founding fathers.
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